Other Resources
We hope we've answered your questions, but in case we haven't, check out these other resources.
Voter Registration Resources
Vote.Org
Check your registration status and get your absentee ballot. Fast, free, easy, secure, and non-partisan.
Can I Vote | NASS
National Association of Secretaries of State information about voting eligibility and poll worker opportunities.
The Illinois Election Authority's Online Voter Registration Form
Here you can update your voter registration online.
The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners
For information about voting, registering, and election results in Chicago.
Secretary of State
The Secretary of State’s website has great information on registering to vote and requesting ballots that are Illinois-specific.
Resources to Be Informed
Ballot Ready
A comprehensive guide to registering to vote and researching your specific ballot.
Ballotpedia
Students can make a voting plan and check election results here.
PolitiFact
A fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of claims by elected officials and others who speak up in American politics.
FactCheck
A non-partisan, non-profit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics.
GovTrack
An easy way to track a candidate, a current politician, or a piece of legislation.
Voxgov
A record of unedited news and information from official government sources, including videos and press releases.
Activote
A non-partisan organization that educates potential voters on candidates and policies.
ACE
Alliance for Citizenship Engagement is a non-partisan organization that provides potential voters with information on candidates, policies, and campaigns.
Student Voting and College Political Campaign-Related Activities in 2024
American Council on Education (ACE) presents an issue brief addressing the unique experience of students voting.
American Council on Education
An overview of Student Voting and College Political Campaign-Related Activities
The National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement (NSLVE)
Tufts University’s NSLVE survey is where we receive our information about Loyola students’ voting habits.
Federal Election Commission (FEC)
Find out more information about campaign financing and the role it plays in elections.
Reform for Illinois
An independent organization dedicated to making the Illinois government and political system more ethical.
Resources to Make a Voting Plan
NAICU - Your Vote Your Voice
Find more information about how colleges, universities, and their students can get involved in the voting process.
Campus Vote Project
A group dedicated to reducing barriers to student voting. Find state-by-state guides specifically for students here.
Voter ID Cards
A non-partisan organization dedicated to letting people know what identification is needed for each state.
Illinois Election Authorities
This is where to mail the paper form to register in Illinois.
The Cook County Clerk's Office
The chief election authority for Cook County.
Notary
Loyola offers notary services on both the LSC and WTC.
Other Ways to Be Involved
Student Learn Students Vote (SLSV) Coalition
A non-partisan organization dedicated to increasing student voter turnout.
The League of Women Voters
A non-partisan organization dedicated to expanding voting rights.
U.S. Department of Education
A Toolkit for the Promotion of Voter Participation for Students
Inside Government
Inside Government is a non-partisan, sponsored student organization dedicated to providing an "inside" look into the world of government and public service.
SGLC
Learn about changes occurring right here at Loyola within Student Government.